Midlands

Care Catering in the Midlands

The Midlands Region of the NACC spans from Cheshire down to Gloucester and across to Lincoln.
The Midlands vision for 2024 is to raise awareness on future challenges in care new regulations / legislation. We are also looking to introducing new partners to the NACC forum in the way of care providers and suppliers. We plan to extend the knowledge base to care providers in the way of catering and caring for residents with dementia. We would also like to raise awareness for our Veterans by introducing keynote speakers to the NACC to share their passion for the Veteran Friendly Framework initiative and much more...

The Midlands Region Committee:

Noel Finnegan, Anchor Trust
Chair

Noel has 25 years’ experience in hospitality and care, which will enable him to increase awareness, promote, and showcase the amazing work care catering is offering. Noel wants to highlight the power and importance of what a great relationship between care organisations and suppliers can do to influence future improvements in everyday living in our care homes.

Andrew Cullum, Consultant & Trainer in IDDSI
Deputy Chair

Andy Cullum (The Iddsi Guy), Consultant, Trainer Helping care homes understand the iddsi framework, promoting food that looks like food as all our residents deserve to dine with dignity.

Andy has been a chef for over 30 years and brings a wealth of culinary experience to the healthcare sector. He focuses on aiding residents with dysphagia to dine with dignity by expertly modifying the texture of the meals served in care homes and presenting them in a luxurious manner.

His expertise extends beyond the kitchen. He imparts simple yet effective methods on how to present meals and drinks in a person-centred way. His contributions have been recognised with the prestigious Training and Apprenticeship Award in the 2024 Public Sector Catering Awards, a testament to his impact on catering and care team members across Avery Healthcare.

Andy is also a valued member of the National Association of Care Catering and the UK IDDSI Reference Group, promoting awareness and the ongoing use of the IDDSI Framework.

Gina Roche, Moffat Catering Equipment
Secretary

Gina has recently returned to care catering, having previously worked with the NACC Midlands Region it’s made her realise how much she missed the passion and genuine care colleagues have. With several close relatives and ex colleagues either needing assisted living or residing in care homes the NACC is closer to her heart than ever.

We welcome new members, if you would like to find out more about becoming a member of the Midlands Region or the events we hold, please feel free to contact us.

Regional Training Seminars & Events

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Love British Food - Farm Visit

Regional Event for Midlands

10th June 2025

We have a superb opportunity for NACC members to learn about the value of buying nutritious, sustainably farmed British food. Caterers from across the public sector are being invited so the day will also be a super opportunity to share ideas with others.

Places are limited to 30 so please book promptly.

Midlands Summer Seminar & NACC Care Chef Competition 2025

Regional Event for Midlands

3rd July 2025

Welcome to the Midlands Region Summer Seminar & NACC Care Chef Competition 2025

SAVE THE DATE - Booking Now Open

Venue: Loughborough College, LE11 3BT

Midlands NACC News

Published: 3rd June 2025

Care Chef of the Year Regional Finalists Announced

Following the first round of judging, we are delighted to announce our regional finalists for the 2025 NACC Care Chef of the Year competition.

NEWS,Care Chef of the Year

Published: 19th March 2025

The NACC Voice Magazine Has Arrived – Read the First Issue!

NACC is delighted to share the first issue of NACC Voice magazine, a printed twist and turn publication in association with Care Home Catering Magazine.

NACC Voice, News

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Noel Finnegan, Anchor Trust
Midlands Chair

Andrew Cullum, Consultant & Trainer in IDDSI
Midlands Deputy Chair

Gareth Cartledge, Danforth Care Homes
Midlands Secretary

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Care Catering in the Midlands

Regional Training Seminars & Events

Love British Food - Farm Visit

10th June 2025

Midlands Summer Seminar & NACC Care Chef Competition 2025

3rd July 2025

Midlands NACC News

Care Chef of the Year Regional Finalists Announced

The NACC Voice Magazine Has Arrived – Read the First Issue!

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